Custer, Inc.

Custer, Inc. in Grand Rapids is seeking an Interior Design Intern to gain hands-on experience within a collaborative design team. You’ll contribute to real client projects, learn from seasoned professionals, and develop the skills needed to launch a career in interior design. The role supports the design team in developing concepts, sourcing materials, coordinating with vendors, and assisting with field installations while learning Custer’s processes and best practices.

As an Interior Design Intern at Custer, you’ll gain meaningful, hands-on experience within a collaborative and innovative design team. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to real client projects, learn from experienced professionals, and develop the skills needed to launch a successful career in interior design. If you are passionate about design, eager to learn, and excited to contribute to spaces that positively impact people and communities, we’d love to connect with you. You will assist in project development, material sourcing, vendor coordination, and client support while learning Custer’s processes and best practices. Assist with finish selections and development of presentation boards throughout various project phasesSupport designers in research and sourcing of materials, furnishings, and resourcesExplore a range of vendors and product solutions to help keep Custer diversified and on the leading edge of designHelp in the field as needed, supporting installations and site visits

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There are many aspects that make a successful project, but someone who truly enjoys their work will be able to elevate their project to an impactful experience. • Someone who strives to be better every day and wants a team that supports that. Innovation in Design • On fire passion for design and creating environments that exceed expectations • Pushes the boundaries of design but also embraces non-creative work • Able to program and visualize an abstract concept and mold it into reality • Applies creative problem-solving skills to a variety of applications, from small workstation reconfigures to large, full interior projects • Demonstrates thoughtful and innovative applications of furniture and finishes • Can think holistically about a space, utilizing a full complement of services from commercial and custom furniture to inclusive interior finish packages • Able to follow a process, yet bold enough to suggest alternate Soft Skills • Able to maintain an optimistic outlook and find the positive, takes a solution-based stance to problem resolution • Excited to mentor and be a resource to young designers • Has a drive for continuous improvement and looks for opportunities to grow personally and professionally • Can generate creative ideas for keeping Custer design relevant and on the leading edge in the design field • Self-starter that wants to get things done, ambitious and driven • Adaptable and open to change • Shows resilience under stress Required Skills • Extensive experience in working within the commercial design industry and furniture specification • Ability to travel between Custer locations, Grand Rapids, Fort Wayne and Kalamazoo as needed • Excellent communication skills, can articulate ideas clearly • Can confidently lead multiple large, complex projects independently and demonstrates a high level of professionalism • Able to stay on task, manage several projects and timelines across multiple projects under strict deadlines • Can confidently engage with clients and present in a passionate, and professional manner • Able to create architectural drawings that clearly state design intent • Comfortable communicating with, and creating drawings for trades coordination • Can create furniture installation drawings and floor plans • Able to identify opportunities that allow growth in project scope and\or overall business • Has exceptional accuracy in specification development and a high level of attention to detail across all areas • Stays ahead of trends based on market research in impactful industries • Basic knowledge of CET, high-level of proficiency preferred • Can work comfortably and efficiently in a range of computer software: SketchUp, AutoCAD, Microsoft platforms and Adobe, Outlook • Has or is committed to pursuing their NCIDQ certification • High level of business acumen and knowledge of professional practices

There are many aspects that make a successful project, but someone who truly enjoys their work will be able to elevate their project to an impactful experience. • Someone who strives to be better every day and wants a team that supports that. Innovation in Design • On fire passion for design and creating environments that exceed expectations • Pushes the boundaries of design but also embraces non-creative work • Able to program and visualize an abstract concept and mold it into reality • Applies creative problem-solving skills to a variety of applications, from small workstation reconfigures to large, full interior projects • Demonstrates thoughtful and innovative applications of furniture and finishes • Can think holistically about a space, utilizing a full complement of services from commercial and custom furniture to inclusive interior finish packages • Able to follow a process, yet bold enough to suggest alternate Soft Skills • Able to maintain an optimistic outlook and find the positive, takes a solution-based stance to problem resolution • Excited to mentor and be a resource to young designers • Has a drive for continuous improvement and looks for opportunities to grow personally and professionally • Can generate creative ideas for keeping Custer design relevant and on the leading edge in the design field • Self-starter that wants to get things done, ambitious and driven • Adaptable and open to change • Shows resilience under stress Required Skills • Extensive experience in working within the commercial design industry and furniture specification • Ability to travel between Custer locations, Grand Rapids, Fort Wayne and Kalamazoo as needed • Excellent communication skills, can articulate ideas clearly • Can confidently lead multiple large, complex projects independently and demonstrates a high level of professionalism • Able to stay on task, manage several projects and timelines across multiple projects under strict deadlines • Can confidently engage with clients and present in a passionate, and professional manner • Able to create architectural drawings that clearly state design intent • Comfortable communicating with, and creating drawings for trades coordination • Can create furniture installation drawings and floor plans • Able to identify opportunities that allow growth in project scope and\or overall business • Has exceptional accuracy in specification development and a high level of attention to detail across all areas • Stays ahead of trends based on market research in impactful industries • Basic knowledge of CET, high-level of proficiency preferred • Can work comfortably and efficiently in a range of computer software: SketchUp, AutoCAD, Microsoft platforms and Adobe, Outlook • Has or is committed to pursuing their NCIDQ certification • High level of business acumen and knowledge of professional practices